Sous Chef

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef - Breakfast to join their culinary team. This role involves overseeing breakfast operations, ensuring high-quality and consistent dining experiences for guests. Candidates must have significant experience in 4 or 5-star hotel kitchens, along with leadership and culinary skills. You will lead the team, monitor costs and stock levels, and uphold safety standards, while contributing to menu planning and innovation. This opportunity provides a chance to be part of a luxury destination offering excellent career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Sous Chef in large-scale 4 or 5-star hotel kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of breakfast cuisine and modern cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily breakfast operations, ensuring high standards.
• Prepare, cook, and plate breakfast dishes in line with recipes.
• Lead and mentor the breakfast kitchen team.
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor stock levels and manage supplier orders efficiently.
• Ensure hygiene and safety compliance with food handling regulations.,

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Guest-focused service

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Formal culinary qualification or diploma

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef - Breakfast with experience in large-scale 4 or 5-star hotels to join our culinary team.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will take ownership of all breakfast operations, ensuring that every guest enjoys a high-quality, consistent, and memorable dining experience.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 23 years experience as a Sous Chef in large-scale 4 or 5-star hotel kitchens
• Formal culinary qualification or diploma (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of breakfast cuisine, modern cooking techniques, and buffet operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability in food cost management, stock control, and supplier liaison
• High attention to detail and a commitment to culinary excellence
• Must hold a valid South African ID

Key competencies

• Culinary skills
• Team leadership
• Operational efficiency
• Guest-focused service
• Creativity
• Adaptability

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily breakfast operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation
• Prepare, cook, and plate breakfast dishes in line with recipes and luxury standards
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the breakfast kitchen team, promoting teamwork and accountability
• Assist with menu planning, innovation, and seasonal offerings for breakfast service
• Monitor stock levels, control costs, and manage supplier orders efficiently
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and compliance with all food handling regulations
• Maintain equipment, monitor kitchen cleanliness, and uphold health and safety standards
• Collaborate with the F&B and service teams to ensure smooth breakfast service
• Handle guest requests and feedback professionally, ensuring prompt resolution
• Support training and development of junior chefs in the breakfast team

Applicants must hold a valid South African ID, and only candidates with Sous Chef experience in large-scale 4 or 5-star hotel kitchens will be shortlisted.

Please ensure your CV highlights your breakfast kitchen achievements and leadership experience.

With stylish rooms, apartments, and suites, breathtaking views, a palm-lined infinity pool, world-class restaurants, and state-of-the-art conference and event venues, The President Hotel is on a journey to be recognised as a true luxury destination and offers an iconic working environment where excellence meets opportunity.